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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.32, 1,242.41 and 507.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.32, 1,242.41 and 507.38 is: 700.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.32 : 1,242.41 = 507.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.32/1,242.41 = 507.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.32x = 1,242.41 × 507.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.32x = 630,365.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,365.24/900.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 700.16

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